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Magpie suspended for one game

Daniel Merrett of the Lions and Jaeger O'Meara of the Giants get to grips with each other. Photo: Getty Images

Collingwood has little to lose in challenging a one-match suspension for youngster Taylor Adams after he was charged by the AFL match review panel with rough conduct against Geelong captain Joel Selwood.

Adams' bad record means he cannot reduce the penalty with an early plea, so he will miss Friday night's clash with Richmond unless the Magpies are successful at the tribunal.

After a busy Monday of video reviews, the panel also handed Brisbane Lions key defender Daniel Merrett a two-match suspension after he was charged with striking Gold Coast'fs David Swallow.

Merrett's level-four offence draws a three-game suspension, but he can reduce the penalty by one match with an early plea. Richmond pair Jack Riewoldt (tripping) and Matt Thomas (rough conduct) can accept reprimands. West Coast midfielder Luke Shuey can accept a one-game suspension for striking St Kilda's Tom Curren.

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Gold Coast is set to lose Brandon Matera and Steven May for Saturday night's home game against Hawthorn.

Matera was handed a two-match suspension for rough conduct against the Lions' Jed Adcock, but that penalty is halved if the Lions accept the charge. In other findings:

* Greater Western Sydney's Devon Smith received a one-game suspension for striking Melbourne onballer Bernie Vince, and his bad record means he cannot escape with a reprimand.

* Adelaide forward Josh Jenkins, Vince and Port Adelaide ruckman Matthew Lobbe were fined for making contact with an umpire.